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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WEKMOT history

LD08 WEK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LD08 WEK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,308 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WEK was last recorded at 43,308 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,433 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
875 miles
Average per year
1,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,308 miles
  • 2025 – 42,433 miles
  • 2024 – 41,638 miles
  • 2023 – 40,255 miles
  • 2022 – 39,103 miles
  • 2021 – 37,821 miles
  • 2020 – 36,753 miles
  • 2019 – 35,446 miles
  • 2018 – 33,757 miles
  • 2016 – 31,782 miles
  • 2015 – 27,839 miles
  • 2014 – 25,599 miles
  • 2013 – 24,276 miles
  • 2012 – 22,833 miles
  • 2011 – 21,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded, none yet excessive
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    601419510076
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded, none yet excessive
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail43,308 miles (+875)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    437049429662
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded, none yet excessive
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,433 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    450772032835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,432 miles (+794)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    384355313001
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass41,638 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    318877379221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,576 miles (+1,321)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    895844685283
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Loose at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass40,255 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    216192270215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    909480252575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,103 miles (+1,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    314435817482
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass37,821 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,821 miles
    Test number
    146782718648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    986335276508
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail36,753 miles (+1,307)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    815382430950
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,446 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    108557827076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,757 miles (+1,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    742273802537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,782 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    691548371992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,902 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    297472296055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,839 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    546572625033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,833 miles (+2,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    369720225040
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass25,599 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    129300924022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,276 miles (+1,443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    868741883036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass22,833 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    789212382095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    156751701168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 WEK

Does LD08 WEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WEK is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WEK?
The MOT on LD08 WEK is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WEK done?
LD08 WEK was recorded at 43,308 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,453 miles a year.
Has LD08 WEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WEK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WEK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 WEK find?
LD08 WEK passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: all suspension components corroded, none yet excessive; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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